Dockside Watersports & Parasailing

The online reservation was a breeze & on point. The check in staff cordial & efficient. The instructions were clear and succinct. If you have any boating experience you will be capable of enjoying a great time in the bay. Crab Island is something we have never before experienced. What a kick! We also anchored off the beach allowing us to enjoy a quieter time to float & slide. A half day was the right amount of time for our family including 9 teen grandkids.

This was a great ride the boat went really fast the slides were great to race your friends on I had a really fun time with my friends . I really think you should rent from this place.

I recently spent a week in Destin. The day I rented the a Pontoon from Dockside Watersports was the best day of my vacation. We had some unexpected weather that wouldn't have prevented us from going out but would have made it less fun. They quickly helped me to reschedule with no muss or fuss. Everybody was friendly and efficient. I would absolutely rent from them again.

I just want to come on here and thank Brandon and Stanley Jacob Tucker Turner, for going above and beyond for our Crab Island experience on top of that helping with car trouble which they didn’t have to! Go with dockside Watersports you won’t regret it! 10/10

Easy check in, great staff !!!

Rented 2 ea. 12-Pax Pontoon Boats for 1/2 day trip. Great pre- and post-rental support by the Dockside Watersports Staff. Equipment worked great and the experience was both professional and quality in every aspect. Dockside Watersports did an Exceptional Job with our rentals, with great fun had by all!!

We had such a great time with Dockside. Our experience with them from start to finish was honestly seamless and just so good. Brandon & Kyle were genuine good hearted guys and we will 100% rent from them again. Boat was great, their recommendations were awesome. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Good people & great costumes service.

The best service! The best experience! We are locals but this will be our favorite spot for pantoons! ❤️

The staff was awesome and quick very very helpful and full of energy

We had a great experience at Dockside Watersports. We rented a pontoon boat for 4 hours and Kyle was our captain. He was great and made sure we had a stress free, enjoyable experience! I will definitely be using them again on our next trip to Destin!

I love Dockside Watersports! The staff is always friendly, the boats are always clean, the prices are excellent. This was my third rental. I look forward to the next. My friends and family were super-impressed. Thanks for making me look good!

An absolute blast. Clean boat, great deckhands, beautiful day, reasonable price 💕 definitely look forward to booking with them again. …

I rented a 10-person pontoon boat for 8 hours. Great value and great service!

Great pricing! So easy to book online and great customer service. Highly recommend! We had a blast!

We have been renting from Dockside motorsports for years and it never has been a disappointment. The service quality and the pricing are in my opinion the best you will find anywhere in the Destin area. We will continue to go there every year that we visit Destin.

They are very good, I recommend them, they are attentive and very kind

The staff was great, attentive, and very pleasant. Enjoyed everything about our pontoon boat rental.

I had always wanted to rent a boat, but for some reason it always seemed stressful and complicated. Not at dockside watersports! I shopped around all the other pontoon options, there was another cheaper option for $200 for 2 hours, but docksides cheapest option is $250 for 4 hours. That's twice the time for $50 more. There fees also weren't as high as other places. You need a temporary Florida boating license to rent a boat, but they send you to a link that costs $100 and only takes about 15 minutes to compete the boater safety course on the phone. You can get the boaters license cheaper if you do it in advance before you come and take the full course. Anyways, the people were super friendly, I was running a little late and they were super understanding. They have a ramp where you take you're car down and can unload right into the boats. The dock hands were also super friendly and helpful. The whole process was super easy and we had a great time

I usually use another rental company but I decided to try Dockside and was very pleased.

Booked a half-day trip through Dockside and it was all we could ask for. Located within minutes of Crab Island, Norriego Point and so many other snorkeling spots, we were truly able to make the most of our day. The staff was incredible, super knowledgeable about the local area and very helpful Captains on hand to guide you safely in and out of the dock. We’ll be back for sure!!

Everything was perfect there was nice staff and nice boat they make everything goes well for your time in the water. Love it

Had a great experience with Dockside watersports! It was such a fun boat to take out with the family! The one we rented had 2 slides our daughters had a blast!!! 10/10

Great service from start to finish and had a competitive rate as well.

This place is great. I'm a local and have rented many pontoons. These guys double decker with slides was the studies and had the largest engines so far. I will 100% rent from them again.

We love the friendly atmosphere, great helpers at the Dock. We have returned several times and have never had any issues and always Great service and Boats!!

Made last minute adjustments for us since our son got sick overnight. Highly recommend, great communication.

We took a quick trip to Destin with our girls. Decided to rent a pontoon and hang out for the day at crab island. The rental was seamless, the crew was so helpful and made for a great experience! We will be back in June and plan on using Dockside again! :-)

Good place to rent a pontoon

I highly recommend renting your boat from Dockside! The check-in process went smoothly, the boat was in great condition and Kyle and Derick did a great job explaining the boat and the map of the area. We didn’t think to bring a life vest for our dog and Kyle went and got one for us and delivered it to us on the water! I would call that service above and beyond!!! We thoroughly enjoyed our day on the water thanks to Dockside Watersports! Thank you to this business for a job well done!

Amazing it was great !!!!!!! Mike was amazing

Rented a pontoon for the whole day for our family vacation. Great experience, dog friendly, had a really nice time! Went to crab island and docked at The Edge for lunch. Definitely would come back and rent again, Kyle and Derek were great and friendly. Kyle even took the time to run and purchase one of our dogs a life jacket that we forgot to bring. Super cool that they provided us that level of service. Bartender was also very friendly!

had the best Day fast friendly will book with them every year now

Great service, friendly staff, and an exceptional boating experience. They have a fully stocked bar, some snacks, ice, and many other amenities. Great price & we got a free upgrade :) We will be coming back !!!

We had a great time on the water and slides were great! The pontoon was well maintained and the staff were very friendly!

Our family had an awesome experience with Dockside Watersports! We rented one of their pontoon boats with two slides, and the entire family had an absolute blast. From start to finish, everything was incredibly easy. Check-in was quick and painless, and getting out to the boat was a breeze. One thing that really stood out was being able to drive right down to the docks to unload and load our stuff. If you’ve ever rented a boat with a family, coolers, bags, towels, and everything else, you know how big of a deal that is! So many other rental places make you haul everything down stairs or a long walkway. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole experience stress-free. The boat was perfect for a family day on the water, and the two slides were a huge hit. We’ll absolutely rent from Dockside Watersports again. Easy, convenient, friendly, and FUN. Five stars all the way!

We had such an amazing experience with Dockside Watersports! We rented the double-decker pontoon and had an absolute blast! The boat was perfect for a day on the water, especially the slides, so much fun for the whole family. Everything was easy, smooth, and exactly what we hoped for. We made some great memories and will definitely be back! Highly recommend Dockside Watersports for a fun day in Destin!

Tim (chillbilly) was the absolute best!!!! He was the most sweetest/fun captain!!! He was so good we came back two days later just for him!!!

The best place ever , super easy booking process and super nice but most of all chill billy was literally the best captain ever! that we even booked a 2nd day with him last minute for our Bach trip!! He was so fun , so helpful and truly was the highlight of our trip and we will be back !! Thank you chill Billy for a great experience we love youuuu - ur fav Bach girls 🥰 ( even took multiple pics with us)

TIM or AKA chillbily is the best captain in the world

We rented a beautiful pontoon yesterday for the entire day and had so much fun at Crab Island. Best pricing I found after hours of searching and sending messages/comparing. Everyone was friendly and fun, it was my daughter’s 18th birthday and they were all wishing her a fun and happy day. We will be using this business every time we’re back. The guys at the dock were friendly, fun, and helpful with loading and unloading the boat. Thank you for helping us have our best day of vacation! You guys were great and we appreciate you!

A great team of professionals who exceed expectations to ensure an enjoyable experience.

Fun day on the water - easy rental & great pontoon boat -

Rented a 14 passenger boat here, didn't have any experience bht they still let me drive. Was very fun, but i didnt see any dolphins. I enjoyed it so much that i rented another boat a day after, very fun on crab island.

Staff was super friendly and informative. I called to make the reservation for a pontoon boat. The person who helped me took her time answering my questions and even looked up tide to tell me when the best time to go was. We used our rental to go to crab Island.

We had an amazing experience with Dockside Watersports in Destin! The entire process was easy from booking to getting out on the water. The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and took the time to explain everything, making us feel comfortable before we left the dock. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and perfect for a day at Crab Island. Derek and Kyle truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. If you’re looking for a fun, stress-free day on the water with excellent customer service, I highly recommend Dockside Watersports. We’ll definitely be renting from them again on our next trip to Destin!

My best friends and I rented a Tiki Bar Boat for my bachelorette party. The whole experience was so smooth, easy, and FUN! Our captain Tim was amazing- I recommend anyone to request him and you won't be disappointed. We hung out on Crab Island for 4 hours. 10/10 experience!

We walked up immediately to the check-in counter after parking. No wait, no hassle, no problems. Check in was smooth. The dock guys were amazing and couldn’t have been more helpful. Offering any and everything that we could possibly think of. Overly kind and courteous. I would love to have any one of these people working for me. We went on the double slide pontoon boat and had an absolute blast. The kids loved it and were worn out by the end of the day.The boat was well equipped and tons of fun. Look forward to enjoying this again.

The guys did a great job getting us out on the water.